Misson Accomplished

[Samsara 65]

Another key St Kilda figure David Misson walks out on Saints.

Not sure who he is, but this article suggests that we have poached ex-StKilda fitness manager, David Misson, from St Kilda.

Anybody got more insight into David, or even the role of a fitness manager? Obviously an important role, being involved fitness, training, and rehabilitation

Seeing as the Saints have been in three GF's in last couple of years, probably a good poach.

[rpfc 28,441]

Good to see if true.

And a high performance manger is not just a fitness manager, BTW.

[Sir Why You Little 37,046]

Heard nothing but good things about this guy....My Brother will be Gutted!!!!

Enjoy your plummett Aints!

[DeeSpencer 25,713]

Just saw that he had left according to Mark Robinson on twitter and thought we have to get this man!

He was at Sydney during their premiership and came down to St Kilda with Lyon. So two periods of success and highly regarded. When Neeld said he wants to be surrounded by a good team this is the kind of person he is talking about.

His wife is the Principal at Melbourne Girls Grammar School (started when he came down) so I doubt he'll be leaving Melbourne.

[Samsara 65]

Good to see if true.

And a high performance manger is not just a fitness manager, BTW.

See bolded part from original post rpfc.

Not sure who he is, but this article suggests that we have poached ex-StKilda fitness manager, David Misson, from St Kilda.

Anybody got more insight into David, or even the role of a fitness manager? Obviously an important role, being involved fitness, training, and rehabilitation

Seeing as the Saints have been in three GF's in last couple of years, probably a good poach.

Edited September 20, 2011 by Whispering_Jack

[Real Demon 232]

More positives...............the pieces continue to fall into place............go MFC!

[beelzebub 23,377]

MFC is on a Mission

[Deestroy All 14,266]

It'd be funny if the Bulldogs got him first

[demon-4-life 467]

The response when I broke the news to my mate who is a massive saints supporter and part of the coeterie:

No way really?

He is the reason we have hardly had any soft tissue injuries for the past 4 seasons, and therefore have been able to keep the same players out on the track apart from the collision injuries like Lenny.

If that's true that @#$$ing sucks.

[H_T 3,047]

Good to see if true.

And a high performance manger is not just a fitness manager, BTW.

It’s a common belief that the coach and his high performance manager are the two most important personnel in a club's football department.

Just keep poaching those IP's..

[Deeoldfart 8,033]

I don't know heaps about him, but I know enough to say that I expect he would be an outstanding 'recruit' for the Dees. He was poached from Sydney by Ross Lyon a year or so after Lyon moved to the Saints. IIRC, he is attributed to being the architect of Sydney's phenominal run with very few soft tissue injuries (including during their 2005 premiership year).

Edited September 20, 2011 by Deeoldfart

[McQueen 17,864]

Cale has a new best friend.

[demon-4-life 467]

I'm more thinking grimes has a new best friend.

[beelzebub 23,377]

Well we could certainly use his magic.

Major injuries and breaks etc will always unfortunately happen but you do wonder about all the soft tissue stuff..and teh 'epidemics' of Hammies that seemto break out

[old55 23,593]

Very exciting if confirmed

[Bonkers 994]

http://www.heraldsun...f-1226141882291

Not sure who he is, but this article suggests that we have poached ex-StKilda fitness manager, David Misson, from St Kilda.

Anybody got more insight into David, or even the role of a fitness manager? Obviously an important role, being involved fitness, training, and rehabilitation

Seeing as the Saints have been in three GF's in last couple of years, probably a good poach.

He was at Sydney for their premiership, followed Ross Lyon across to St.Kilda. I suggested the club go hard for him years ago as his record with keeping players on the park is second to none. If it's true he is coming across I'd be extremely happy.

[rpfc 28,441]

It'd be funny if the Bulldogs got him first

And if he were to be consistently out performed by Old El Paso.

[Neita3000 37]

Massive news if true!!!

Success has followed this guy where ever he has been

[Deevolution 103]

im pretty sure he is the same bloke who started out with the Australian cricket team in the Waugh years, I hope so they were tough uncompromising years of Australian sport.

[Deestroy All 14,266]

And if he were to be consistently out performed by Old El Paso.

Old El Paso 4 Lyfe

[s-t-i-n-g-a 439]

I'm more thinking grimes has a new best friend.

I was thinking Bodan has a new friend!! he he

[Whispering_Jack 30,173]

We should be saying "WOW" if true.

This bloke is THE fitness guru.

Old man was a decent fast bowler way back when.

[old55 23,593]

Neeld would be aware of Buttifant's importance at Collingwood

https://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/123806/default.aspx

AFL site seems to confirm it

[Finks 19]

"Misson will take a job in charge of Melbourne's fitness department"

Simply blown away.

Go you good thing!

[Wizza 170]

Very good new